Category: Living in France
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Bringing in the New Year
Should old friendships be forgottenAnd never remembered?Should old friendships be forgottenAnd long ago times? You’ll treat me to a drink, my friend,And I will treat you too;And we’ll share a cup of kindness stillFor days of long ago. You’ll buy…
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Happy, Happy Boys
These are the latest photos I received from the duo even though the trio skis together.
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The Three Guys in the French Alps
Three of my favorite guys went skiing this weekend—kind of like the three bears, but without Goldilocks or Mama Bear. It has been a year since Gabriel last went skiing. This time, he went with his Uncle Sacha and his…
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As Christmas Nears
As Christmas draws near, recipes are gathered, presents are wrapped, and stories are told—and retold, and told again. Lists are crossed off. Family gathers. Children shake the packages beneath the tree, shifting them just slightly, wondering. The tree glows all…
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Christmas Wonderland Ornament by Shelley Nobel
Shelley Noble is an extraordinary mixed-media artist whose work feels as if it has been pulled straight out of a folktale. She creates handmade pieces that blend natural materials, hand-crafted textures, and miniature set-building techniques in to create the spirit…
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Provençal Nativity Crèche
The crèche in Provence isn’t just a nativity scene — it’s a miniature village brought to life, with dozens or even hundreds of figurines that tell the story of the Nativity and of Provençal daily life. The word santon comes from Provençal santoun, meaning “little…